Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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06/24/21 01:26 PM
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Some of you guys might enjoy this old timer. I've been collecting cars for 45 years, but until now never had a 50's car. For a long time, I've been thinking about what to get, and seeking a good opportunity. Well, the right car finally came along, and I knew right away that it was the one for me! I saw the ad late last saturday night, talked to the seller sunday morning, hit the road right away and drove 11 hours to see it monday morning. The seller said on the phone that it has mostly sat for the last 8 years but runs and drives nice. But when he started it for me, gas was squirting out the vent hole on the fuel pump. So I bought it without driving it, rented a Uhaul open trailer and hauled it home. Fins, bling, dual quad Hemi, and a folding top. I don't think I could have found a better car to represent the 50's in my collection. The new fuel pump from Rock Auto should be here tomorrow. Wow, that is insanely awesome.. an icon of Virgil Exner's styling skills, and a benchmark of Mopar heritage.. That is a bucket list car for sure.. When I became hooked on Mopars and started buying books about them at Waldenbooks, I got some great history books covering each and very modelyear of production from beginning up to 1979. The Forward Look cars quickly became a favorite era of Mopars.. The DeSotos were a class all by themselves.. I believe the Adventurer is the top of the line, with the Sportsman and Fireflite as the next tiers of trim and price. I love the dual antennas on back - I think only Adventurers got those. Very cool .. and Congratulations! - Art
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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06/29/21 12:43 PM
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The new fuel pump showed up from RockAuto. It looks different, it doesn't have the glass sediment bowl underneath. I suppose I'll put it on there, it will probably do the job. I haven't had time to do anything with it yet, hopefully tomorrow night!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Thanks, I'm glad you folks like it. I feel the same, of course!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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06/30/21 05:15 PM
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Thanks, I'm glad you folks like it. I feel the same, of course! Now ONLY IF you had a place to drive it ..... 365 ! hint HINT !
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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06/30/21 05:23 PM
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Thanks, I'm glad you folks like it. I feel the same, of course! Now ONLY IF you had a place to drive it ..... 365 ! hint HINT ! 365 Doc? iT bEEs not eQuIpEd with FrIGIDaiRe!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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07/01/21 11:33 AM
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Beautiful car and I bet after diving it (hopefully trouble free) it will take a while to wipe the smile off your face.
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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07/01/21 10:33 PM
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Well, I took it for a test drive tonight and have a to-do list. The driver's side visor won't stay up, the blinkers aren't working, only one tail light on each side works, and the outside rear view mirrors need to be tightened up so they stay aimed properly. Nothing to major. It does drive nice, it's pretty fun to tool around in with the top down!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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It’s Delightful! It’s Delovely! It’s Desoto!
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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07/04/21 03:09 AM
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I believe the Adventurer is the top of the line, with the Sportsman and Fireflite as the next tiers of trim and price. "Sportsman" was DeSoto's way of saying "hardtop." The models from bottom to top were: Firesweep Firedome Fireflite Adventurer
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Some of you guys might enjoy this old timer. I've been collecting cars for 45 years, but until now never had a 50's car. For a long time, I've been thinking about what to get, and seeking a good opportunity. Well, the right car finally came along, and I knew right away that it was the one for me! I saw the ad late last saturday night, talked to the seller sunday morning, hit the road right away and drove 11 hours to see it monday morning. The seller said on the phone that it has mostly sat for the last 8 years but runs and drives nice. But when he started it for me, gas was squirting out the vent hole on the fuel pump. So I bought it without driving it, rented a Uhaul open trailer and hauled it home. Fins, bling, dual quad Hemi, and a folding top. I don't think I could have found a better car to represent the 50's in my collection. The new fuel pump from Rock Auto should be here tomorrow. Wow. That is beautiful. Enjoy
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